Future Group International specializes in the design and implementation of public health and social programs for developing countries, since 1971, we have worked on projects in more than 100 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe, and Latin America and the Caribbean
Position: Policy Analyst (Bauchi and Sokoto)
Essential Functions
The Policy Analyst will work closely with Senior Policy Advisors and other members of their state team in Bauchi State on a MCH/PF/RH project to ensure that the policy development and implementation process is multidirectional, incorporating evidence and experience from the states as well as translating national level initiatives into action at the local level.
Specifically, the Policy Analyst will conduct assessments, coordinate and facilities policy related advocacy events and meetings, analyze quantitative data and use computer based quantitative models to prepare advocacy briefs and presentations, communicate and disseminate research findings to relevant counterparts, document successful MCH/FP/RH models with technical and clinical specialist at TSHIP, and coordinate exchange visits among Nigerian states.
Person Specification
- Masters Degree in fields relevant to health policy in developing countries
- At least four years experience in FP/RH and/or MCH program implementation with expertise in strategy and policy development
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in political environments and establish effective relationships with government and NGO leaders and advocates
- Proven experience in manipulating quantitative data, including data analysis and data presentation
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data and communicate it to a variety of stakeholders
- Experience conducting and synthesizing key informant interviews
- Sound understanding of reproductive health and child survival health issues in Northern Nigeria
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills
- Hausa language skills strongly
- Experience working in Northern Nigeria strongly preferred
Method of Application:
Interested candidates are encouraged to send application and detailed resume/curriculum vitae (CV) as a Microsoft Word attachment to CareersNigeria@futuresgroup.com on or before October 15th, 2009. The subject of the email should be the applicant’s name & title of the position applied for.
Contact Tel: GSM number(s), Fax, and Email addresses should be provided. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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